Patents by Inventor Michael R. Twomey

Michael R. Twomey has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Toilet seat hinge and method of use
    Patent number: 6826803
    Abstract: A toilet seat hinge and base assembly to retain toilet seats on a toilet bowl uses a pair of hinge bases and a pair of hinge leafs for each base. The base is adapted to be secured to a toilet bowl, with the leaf hinges securing the toilet seat ring and toilet seat cover to the hinge bases. Each leaf has the same shape and can be used to secure either the ring or the ring cover to the hinge base thereby simplifying installation or replacement procedures. The hinge base can also be used with molded seat covers and rings that include attachment tabs. The tabs interface with the hinge bases to form the seat assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 2002
    Date of Patent: December 7, 2004
    Assignee: Olsonite Corporation
    Inventor: Michael R Twomey
  • Toilet seat hinge and method of use
    Publication number: 20030145429
    Abstract: A toilet seat hinge and base assembly to retain toilet seats on a toilet bowl uses a pair of hinge bases and a pair of hinge leafs for each base. The base is adapted to be secured to a toilet bowl, with the leaf hinges securing the toilet seat ring and toilet seat cover to the hinge bases. Each leaf has the same shape and can be used to secure either the ring or the ring cover to the hinge base thereby simplifying installation or replacement procedures. The hinge base can also be used with molded seat covers and rings that include attachment tabs. The tabs interface with the hinge bases to form the seat assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 20, 2002
    Publication date: August 7, 2003
    Inventor: Michael R. Twomey
  • Process and apparatus for reclaiming co-extruded car trim
    Patent number: 5251828
    Abstract: A process and apparatus for receiving and reducing co-extruded car trim into chips and for separating the components of the chips into a metal fraction and a plastic fraction is provided; the chips are immersed in a heated liquid medium which subsequently separates the plastic from the metal with agitation and heat. The plastic and the metal are finally classified by their respective densities in a liquid upflow column.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 28, 1992
    Date of Patent: October 12, 1993
    Assignee: Mindis Metals, Inc.
    Inventors: James R. Jacobs, Michael R. Twomey
  • Base for a toilet seat hinge
    Patent number: D510253
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 13, 2004
    Date of Patent: October 4, 2005
    Assignee: Bemis Manufacturing Company
    Inventor: Michael R. Twomey
  • Combined toilet seat nut and bolt assembly
    Patent number: D485163
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 28, 2002
    Date of Patent: January 13, 2004
    Assignee: Olsonite Corporation
    Inventor: Michael R. Twomey
  • Toilet seat base hinge and leaf combination
    Patent number: D495233
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 13, 2002
    Date of Patent: August 31, 2004
    Assignee: Olsonite Corporation
    Inventor: Michael R. Twomey